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The post said Texaco Beach was closed to swimmers due to blue-green algae bloom. Blanchard Beach was closed a short time later.

North Beach was closed to swimmers just after 1 p.m., less than 24 hours after it was closed for another algae bloom.

The Parks Department said the dog portion of Texaco Beach reopened Wednesday afternoon.

All other beaches were open.

"Given the weather predictions it could get worse before it gets better. The blue green algae thrives on high temps, hot water and a lot of sunlight, that's what we have today," Lake Champlain Committee member Mike Winslow said.